Malaya Business Insight

05/06/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗥𝗧𝗖 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗩𝗦. 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘, 𝟵 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦

The Regional Trial Court in Malolos, Bulacan has issued warrants of arrest against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, his wife Cezarah, and nine other individuals.

The case involves allegations of malversation through falsification of public documents in connection with the alleged kickback scheme linked to flood control projects.

05/06/2026

Palace sees policy gains as inflation eases

Malacañang said the easing of inflation in May showed that government interventions were beginning to gain traction, but warned that rising oil prices and El Niño could still keep pressure on household budgets.

📸: RTVM video streaming

Malacañang said the easing of inflation in May showed that government interventions were beginning to gain traction, but warned that rising oil prices and El Niño could still keep pressure on household budgets. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the drop in inflation to 6.8 percent was “goo...

05/06/2026

Physical retail remains the center of modern customer experience.

Speaking at NRF APAC 2026, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan shared today's consumers are more intentional about where they spend their time—and they choose places that offer connection, community, and shared moments that can't be replicated online.

Read the full story: https://gosm.link/PhysicalRetailRemainsTheCenterOfModernCustomerExperience

05/06/2026

Marcos says education investment key to stronger justice system

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government’s record education spending would help strengthen the country’s justice system by preparing future lawyers and public servants.

📸: RTVM video streaming

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government’s record education spending would help strengthen the country’s justice system by preparing future lawyers and public servants. Speaking at the 3rd Commencement Exercises of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Law in Iloilo City ...

05/06/2026

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is recruiting paraprofessional interpreters fluent in Tagalog and Cebuano to provide language services at its headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands.

According to the ICC website, the position carries a minimum net annual salary of €55,665.

05/06/2026

Mandaluyong RTC sets Mary Jane Veloso testimony on June 19

The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court has set the testimony of Mary Jane Veloso on June 19 in the human trafficking case filed by the authorities against her recruiters.

📸: Rhoy Cobilla

The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court has set the testimony of Mary Jane Veloso on June 19 in the human trafficking case filed by the authorities against her recruiters. It will be the first time that Veloso will appear in court to testify against her recruiters – Julius Lacanilao and Maria Cristin...

05/06/2026

Several former Senate Presidents have called on incumbent senators to de-escalate tensions and resolve the ongoing leadership dispute within the chamber in accordance with the Constitution, Senate rules, and established parliamentary practice.

In a joint statement, the former Senate leaders urged lawmakers to focus on pressing national concerns, including the economy, food and energy security, and justice, instead of internal political conflicts.

📸: Sen. Kiko Pangilinan

05/06/2026

Dela Rosa seen in a yacht?

National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag said they are verifying information in social media that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was allegedly seen on a yacht going to an undisclosed province.

📸: NBI

National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag said they are verifying information in social media that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was allegedly seen on a yacht going to an undisclosed province. Dela Rosa is the subject of a warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Cour...

05/06/2026

SC asked to uphold Gatchalian’s Senate leadership

A petition for certiorari was filed on Friday, asking the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership in the Senate.

📸: Supreme Court

A petition for certiorari was filed on Friday, asking the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership in the Senate. Senior high school teacher John Barry Tayam said the High Court should declare a quorum during the session last Wednesday presided by Gatchalian as ...

05/06/2026

The DENR Region 11 has denied online claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection in Davao City.

The agency clarified that the suspension of operations at the Davao City Sanitary Landfill was issued on May 21 following a trash slide incident a day earlier that left two people dead, two injured, and one still missing as of June 1.